Senior Tools Programmer (Editor)

Overview

Join the Editor team at Cloud Imperium Games where our Senior Tools Programmers build innovative and efficient tools critical to developing our technically advanced and large-scale games. From creating intuitive editor interfaces for designing entire solar systems to managing extensive data pipelines for compressing vast amounts of geometry and textures, these tools empower our developers to translate ambitious ideas smoothly into reality.

Our games are immense in scale and complexity, necessitating tools that facilitate effortless creation, whether that's modeling a billion kilometer-wide asteroid field or tweaking subtle animation details.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games is known for groundbreaking titles including Star Citizen, a record-setting multiplayer space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player experience within the same universe. We embrace a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity across all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with other senior staff and multidisciplinary teams to conceive and develop reliable, efficient, scalable, and user-friendly tools.
• Identify internal technical challenges and risks in development pipelines, applying modern solutions to enhance workflows.
• Take full responsibility for critical systems, continually advancing user experience, functionality, and performance.
• Conduct peer reviews of designs and documentation and promote best practices throughout the broader team.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Advanced proficiency in C++ programming with extensive experience handling large and shared codebases.
• Strong knowledge of UI frameworks like Qt and/or MFC with ability to design clean, scalable user interfaces.
• Good grasp of 3D mathematics relevant to game development tools.
• Demonstrated success in enhancing workflows by creating innovative and user-focused tools.
• Experience mentoring colleagues, reviewing code, and leading technical discussions.
• Capability to independently manage the full lifecycle of complex features from conceptualization to implementation.
• Comfortable working within agile, cross-functional teams and effectively communicating with non-technical stakeholders.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cloud Imperium Games fosters a workplace where all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives are valued. We aim to build a diverse team and encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to work, recognizing that our differences make us stronger.

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